Terres Dels Alforins Megala Tempranillo/Monastrell/Marselan Blend 2021

This unusual blend of 60% Tempranillo, 20% Monastrell and 20% Marselan comes fromthe producer’s Casa Corones vineyard in Fontanars dels Alforins. The wine has a wonderfulMediterranean character with black olive tapenade, herbal notes and a meaty, iodine palate.A subtle use of oak – the wine spends 12 months in used French oak – creates an intense yetseamless cuvée. Drink date: 2024-2028. Score – 95. (Tim Atkin, MW & Beth Willard, timatkin.com, Discover Spain Special Report 2024)